Reasons where inquiry not held
9Reasons for decision not to hold an inquiry
Where it is decided that an inquiry is not to be held into the death of a person (“A”), the Lord Advocate must give reasons in writing if requested to do so by—
a
A’s spouse or civil partner at the time of A’s death,
b
a person living with A as if married to A at the time of A’s death, or
c
A’s nearest known relative if, at the time of A’s death, A—
i
did not have a spouse or civil partner, and
ii
was not living with a person as if married to the person.